About this tender
The Ribbon 45 MK2 is the build we ask Ribbon Yachts for when a programme calls for a fast, full-size day cruiser that can keep pace with an active owner schedule without the weight penalty of a GRP hull. At 13.79 metres and a maximum of fourteen passengers, it sits comfortably in the category of serious chase and support tender - large enough to carry a water-toy programme, fast enough to cover distance.
The construction method is the headline: full carbon-fibre throughout, which keeps the structure light against a hull that would otherwise struggle to reach the 40-plus knots Ribbon quotes as preliminary top-speed data. The deep-V hull runs an 18-degree deadrise, a geometry that trades some flat-water sprint efficiency for meaningful offshore composure - the right compromise for an owner running a mixed coastal and offshore programme.
The standard driveline pairs twin Volvo Penta D6 DPI engines at 380 hp each with Aquamatic sterndrive units and Duoprop technology. For programmes that demand more, the options list extends to the D6 in 440 hp or 480 hp trim, or a triple Mercury Verado V10 400 hp outboard configuration - a useful alternative where sterndrive servicing is difficult on passage. We would want to discuss the waterjet option for any shallow-water programme where propeller clearance is a concern.
Highlights
The four details we'd point out first to a captain who hasn't seen one on the water yet.
The Ribbon 45 MK2 is built entirely in carbon fibre, keeping the hull light enough to sustain 40-plus knots from a twin-diesel sterndrive package. That weight discipline is what separates it from comparable GRP hulls in the 13-to-14-metre bracket and is central to the performance case Ribbon makes for this model.
An 18-degree deep-V deadrise gives the 45 MK2 a degree of offshore capability that a flatter-bottomed fast cruiser cannot match. The hull shape is well suited to mixed inshore and coastal programmes where sea state is variable and passenger comfort matters as much as top-end speed.
The standard twin Volvo Penta D6 DPI 380 hp installation can be specified at 440 hp or 480 hp per engine. A separate option substitutes three Mercury Verado V10 400 hp outboards, adding flexibility for operators who prefer outboard servicing schedules or who anticipate running in regions where Volvo dealer coverage is thin.
The Ribbon 45 MK2 holds CE Category B approval, certifying it for offshore passages up to 200 nautical miles from a safe haven and in significant wave heights up to four metres. For a chase or support vessel that may be asked to transit independently between ports, this certification matters.
Three suspension-equipped carbon cockpit seats sit behind a full windscreen and carbon hard top. The helm is built around a Garmin GPSMAP 9217XSV multi-touch display. An outdoor galley with refrigeration and a sink is positioned aft of the helm seats, supporting extended day passages without a full tender crew.
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The full specification
Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
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Ribbon · Medemblik, Netherlands
Tell us about your yacht, your programme, and the missions R45XC MK2 needs to handle. We come back within 48 hours with a written assessment - fit for the brief, lead time, and trade-offs against alternatives in the same band.
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